Author: Pete Batho

The Old Post Office – Tintagel

Hi everybody

This is ‘The Old Post Office – Tintagel’ a watercolour on Arches CP paper. 1/2 imperial. As my next exhibition is taking place in Tintagel I wanted to paint a local landmark. The Old Tintagel Post Office is now under the patronage of the National Trust. The building is very old, dating from 1380 and was a Cornish Hall-House. It was used as a post office in Victorian times. The view shown here is not fully visible from this angle due to a large tree in the corner of the garden. I have used ‘artistic licence and moved the tree to the rear of the house. I’ve also had to use several photos from different angles go construct the left hand side of the building. Hope you like it.

Happy painting

Pete

The Old Post Office - Tintagel. Watercolour on Arches CP paper. 1/2 imperial.
The Old Post Office – Tintagel. Watercolour on Arches CP paper. 1/2 imperial.

Boats At Mullion Cove

Hi everybody

This is ‘Boats At Mullion Cove’ a watercolour on Arches rough paper. As I have several exhibitions that I’m taking part in this year, I need to have enough pictures to submit. This watercolour is to fill a gap made by my sale of a picture at the Padstow exhibition. I still need to paint about half a dozen more to be sure I don’t run out! The next exhibition is scheduled for 27th July at Tintagel and will run until the end of August. In the meantime I’d better get painting!

Happy painting

Pete

Boats At Mullion Cove. Watercolour on Arches rough paper. 140lb. 1/2 imperial.

On Final Approach…

Hi everybody

Today, I continued my series of Owl paintings. The aim is to complete five different studies so I can produce a 5 card pack of greetings cards. I’ve not decided on the final subject yet. When I have painted it I’ll set up a set of cards on my LoveFromTheArtist page.

The magnificent reference photo of a Great Horned Owl was taken by Sandy Scott, who shared it on PMP.

This painting is called ‘On Final Approach’ a watercolour on Arches CP paper. Hope you like it.

Happy painting

Pete

On Final Approach. Watercolour on Arches CP paper. 140lb. 12″ x 16″

As One door Closes…

Hi everybody

Well, the Gwynngala exhibition finished yesterday 14th June, but the Camel Art Society starts today (15th June) in the memorial hall, Padstow. This exhibition runs until 28th June and is open 10 till 6 every day with free entry. I have three paintings on display, so if you will be in Padstow between 15th June and 28th June then it’s well worth a visit. I will be stewarding the morning session on the 28th. Hope to see you there.

Happy painting

Pete

Gwynngala Exhibition at Padstow

Hi everybody

Tomorrow is the start of the Gwynngala exhibition at Padstow. As I’m now a member of that group I will have a few paintings on display. I’ll also be stewarding on Wednesday morning. If you are in Padstow next week, then the exhibition starts in the morning and is on until Friday 14th 17:00. Please pop in and say hello. Here’s the details.

Happy painting

Pete

Padstow 2019 copy 4 FD

Twit Twoo Little Owls…

Hi everybody

The first watercolour for June is ‘Hide and Seek’, a combination of two refernce photo’s that I thought would make an amusing study. This was painted on my favourite Arches paper.

I have a 3 day workshop with one of my favourite artists, Steve Hall, next week. I just hope that the weather is kind this year, although the forcast isn’t brilliant. I have done workshops on this particular week in June for the last two years and have not had decent weather on either one. Last year was mostly dry, but it was cold and windy and the year before is best forgotten about! I’ll be publishing my efforts here (always supposing I manage to paint anything at all). In the meantime a belated happy weekend.

Happy painting

Pete

Hide and Seek
Hide And Seek. Watercolour on Arches CP paper. 140lb. 1/2 Imperial.

The Twilight Hunter…

Hi everybody

Continuing on from my last post, here’s another painting in my Owl series. This is ‘The Twilight’ Hunter, Watercolour on Arches CP paper. 140lb. 1/2 Imperial. These birds are so graceful, and deadly if you happen to be a mouse. This is a beautiful specimen of a Barn Owl and the photo reference is from Nick Hursts marvelous photography, used with kind permission. Thanks Nick. He has quite a lot of birds on his website so I won’t be stuck for subjects anytime soon!

Happy painting

Pete

The Twilight Hunter
The Twilight Hunter – Watercolour on Arches CP paper. 140lb. 1/2 Imperial.

New Opportunities…

Hi everybody

It’s been a great week for broadening my horizons on the exhibition front. My membership of the Camel Art Society has been upgraded to full member, which means I’m now able to exhibit at Padstow and Tintagel exhibitions. I’ve been on the waiting list for just over two years as an associate.

Also, I’ve been invited to join the Gwynngala Art Group that is based in Launceston. Gwynngala is a group of local professional and semi-professional artists. They hold various exhibitions throughout the year in locations like Padstow and Rock and also in Launceston. You can view their website at http://www.artofgwynngala.co.uk and they are also on Facebook

I will update the exhibition details closer to the time. In the meantime I’d better get painting!

Happy painting

Pete

On Silent Wings…

Hi everybody

This is ‘On Silent Wings’ a watercolour on Arches CP paper. 1/2 imperial. I adore Owls and this wonderful photo of a Tawny Owl in full flight popped up on my twitter feed this morning. What a great photo and I hope I’ve done it justice The photo was taken by Nick Hurst @bearprintsphoto on twitter.

Happy painting

Pete

On Silent Wings. Watercolour on Arches CP paper. 1/2 imperial
On Silent Wings. Watercolour on Arches CP paper. 1/2 imperial

 

Lovely Weather… For Ducks!

Hi everybody

After successfully selling an oil painting at the exhibition last year of a rainy scene with lots of reflections, I thought it was high time that I painted another. This time it’s in watercolour. Painted on my favourite Arches paper, it’s a rainy evening scene, I have a few more photo’s with a similar theme that I’ll be painting soon, possibly in acrylic.

Happy painting

Pete

Lovely Weather... For Ducks! Watercolour on Arches CP paper. 140lb. 1/4 imperial.
Lovely Weather… For Ducks! Watercolour on Arches CP paper. 140lb. 1/4 imperial.

Bude Art Society Easter exhibition

Hi everybody

Tomorrow (Friday 19th April) is the start of the Bude Art Society Easter Exhibition which is taking place at the Tourist Information Centre, The Crescent, Bude. It runs until close of play on Monday 22nd April. Opening times are 10am to 5pm. If you are in the area why not pay a visit? I’ll be stewarding on Monday morning and I might even be painting!

Here’s what I’m submitting this year:

Saint Michael’s Mount – Marazion. Acrylic on Galeria paper. 20″ x 16″.
Golitha Falls In Autumn. WAtercolour on Arches NOT paper. 140lb. 1/2 imperial
Raging Storm At Botallack. Watercolour on Arches Rough paper. 140lb. 1/2 imperial – SOLD
Night Time in St. Ives – Watercolour on Arches NOT. 140lb. 1/4 imperial
Golitha Falls in Winter. Watercolour on Arches rough paper. 140lb. 1/2 imperial.

 

I am hoping to stage my own exhibition at Bude Castle next year, but that’s a blog for another day.

Happy painting

Pete

Introducing ‘The Poser’…

Hi everybody

Whilst trawling through Pinterest yesterday, looking for inspiration, I came across this beautiful specimen. I knew then that I had to paint it. I usually use pastels for any animal studies that I paint because you can get amazing fur effects by blending. However, I decided to capture this beastie with watercolour. So an afternoon session at the Art Club produced this. It’s titled ‘The Poser’. Hope you like it.

Happy painting

Pete

The Poser. Watercolour on Arches CP paper. 140lb. 1/4 imperial
The Poser. Watercolour on Arches CP paper. 140lb. 1/4 imperial